Frequently Asked Questions
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Spinning Equipment
You want to become a handspinner, and you've chosen a spindle or spinning wheel. What other tools—besides spinnable fiber—will you need to get started? ...
A Quick Guide to Fibers and Fiber Preparations for Handspinning
Spinners have a lot of fiber options for their yarns. They can choose the type of fiber and fiber prep best suited for a particular project....
General Spinning Wheel Troubleshooting
The flyer won’t turn. The poly or cotton drive band is not over the flyer whorl—set the drive band in a groove of the whorl....
Caring for Your Spinning Wheel
Try to keep the wheel in a dry, moderate climate. Try to avoid temperature extremes (i.e. keep out of direct sunlight and really damp and...
My spinning wheel bobbins are noisy—how do I fix?
To fix noisy bobbins use white grease lubricant (available at most hardware stores). Place the bobbin on the flyer shaft. Then place a small amount...